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Malus domestica 'Katja'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 4-8m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support -
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
Spread endozoochory
Mature width (meter) 4.0 - 8.0
Mature height (meter) 4.0 - 8.0
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Nitrogen fixer -
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity -
Soil texture -
Soil acidity 2-8
Soil nutriment -
Hardiness (USDA) 8-9

Usage

Uses -
Edible -
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Origin: in Kristianstad, Sweden, by Balsgard Fruit Breeding Inst. Introd. in 1966. James Grieve × Worcester Pearmain. Cross made in 1947, selected in 1955, tested as BM 24353. Tree: size medium, upright, spreading; vigor moderate; hardy; productive and bears annually; seems to be tolerant to mildew and scab. Fruit: size medium; conical; skin nearly solid red, thick; flesh yellow­white, juicy; keeping and shipping quality good; ripens about 10 to 15 Sept., a week ahead of James Grieve; recommended for commercial orchards.
Mode graftings
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Minimum temperature (C°) -29
Optimum temperature (C°) 14 - 27
Size small
Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity productive

Identifiers

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Synonyms

Malus domestica 'Katja'
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